One great thing about this book is the way it teaches your child about opposites, another is how the book teaches your child critical thinking skills. Lines like "e;His doggie body was so long, he was here when he was gone"e; split over multiple illustrations help teach your child critical thinking skills as you ask: who, what, where, when, why and how. "e;This is the story of Jimmy Dean, he was the longest dog youve ever seen. "e; -- This delightful children's tale leads you and your children into the imaginary world of Jimmy Dean: The Longest Dog You've Ever Seen. The colorful illustrations and carefully constructed prose encourage out of the box thinking and imagineering.